Intel SSDSC2BB800G6R 800 GB DC S3510 SATA 6Gb/s 2.5 inch 7mm Enterprise/Read-Intensive Solid State Drive

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General

BrandIntel
ModelDC S3510
Capacity800 GB
Usage ClassEnterprise/Read-Intensive

Interface

Host InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Total Interface Bandwidth6 Gb/s

Physical Dimension

Form Factor2.5 inch 7mm

Flash & Endurance

NAND Flash16nm MLC
Drive Writes Per Day0.3
Total Bytes Written450 TBW

Performance

Sequential Read500 MB/s
Sequential Write440 MB/s
Random Read IOPS68000
Random Write IOPS15100
Average Latency55 μs

Reliability

Mean Time Between Failures2 Million Hours
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate1.0×10⁻¹⁷
Power Loss ProtectionYes

Part Number

MPNSSDSC2BB800G6

Engineer's Note

Compared with the earlier SSDSC2BB800G6, the SSDSC2BB800G6R provides a refreshed DC S3510 revision with full drop-in SATA 6Gb/s compatibility while retaining the proven 800 GB, 450 TBW, and 16nm MLC profile that enterprise teams rely on for low-risk lifecycle updates. Its standout value versus typical SATA SSDs in the same class is the combination of MLC-based endurance, 500/440 MB/s sequential throughput, and 68,000/15,100 IOPS, making it a stronger fit for read-centric virtualization, boot, and mixed enterprise storage tiers that prioritize consistency over commodity TLC economics.

Endurance & Reliability

With an endurance rating of 450 TBW and 0.3 DWPD, the SSDSC2BB800G6R is well suited for typical read-centric business workloads, including use as a stable OS, boot, or application drive. In practical terms, this level of endurance comfortably supports many years of normal enterprise operation, so under common daily usage patterns it can be deployed with confidence as a long-life system drive. For enterprise reliability, the drive includes power-loss protection (PLP), which helps preserve in-flight data and metadata if power is interrupted unexpectedly, reducing the risk of corruption and unplanned recovery events. Its UBER rating of 1.0E-17, combined with a 2 million hour MTBF, indicates a very low probability of unrecoverable bit errors and strong overall dependability for business-critical environments.

Technical Specs & Insights

1. The SATA 6Gb/s interface, paired with full-line-rate sequential read performance, provides a stable drop-in upgrade for legacy enterprise platforms, accelerating OS boot, image distribution, and large-file retrieval without requiring a PCIe infrastructure refresh.
2. With random read capability reaching 68,000 IOPS, the drive can sustain responsive access to small-block data in virtualized workloads, read-heavy databases, and metadata-intensive enterprise applications.
3. A 0.3 DWPD endurance profile makes it well suited for mixed but predominantly read-centric deployments such as content repositories, boot volumes, and analytics query tiers where capacity efficiency matters more than heavy daily overwrite tolerance.
4. Built on 16nm MLC NAND, it offers a stronger balance of data reliability, write consistency, and lifecycle predictability than typical TLC-based alternatives in always-on business environments.
5. The typical latency of 55 µs helps reduce storage response time at the transaction level, improving application snappiness and supporting tighter QoS targets in latency-sensitive server workloads.

Endurance & Reliability

Lower capacity: 480 GB Higher capacity: 1.2 TB In this series, 800 GB is the sweet-spot capacity. Compared with 480 GB, it gives meaningfully more headroom for OS growth, application logs, patch cycles, and spare capacity management, reducing the risk of early space pressure. Compared with 1.2 TB, it typically delivers nearly the same enterprise-class sequential throughput and random IOPS while keeping acquisition cost and cost-per-deployment more controlled. That makes 800 GB a balanced choice for mid-density virtualization, such as boot and utility storage for a 12 to 16 node application cluster.

FAQ

Q: Is SSDSC2BB800G6R suitable for a write-heavy database server?

A: SSDSC2BB800G6R is better suited for read-intensive or mixed workloads rather than write-heavy database servers. With 0.3 DWPD and 450 TBW, sustained heavy writes may reduce its service life faster.

Q: How many full drive writes per day can it actually endure over its warranty period?

A: This model is rated for 0.3 drive writes per day, meaning about 30% of its 800 GB capacity can be written daily over the warranty period within its endurance specification.

Q: Does it include power loss protection (PLP) and why is that critical?

A: Yes, it includes power loss protection. PLP helps preserve in-flight data and mapping tables during sudden outages, which is critical for maintaining data integrity and reducing corruption risk.

Q: What RAID level is recommended for this SSD?

A: RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5/6 may be selected depending on performance and redundancy goals. For database or business-critical environments, RAID 10 is commonly recommended for balanced protection and speed.

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